Monday, 10 October 2016
Rodney First gets majority on Rodney Local Board
Brand new political ticket Rodney First has secured a majority on the Rodney Local Board. At the weekend, five members
were elected to the nine-person local board for the next three years.
In the Warkworth subdivision, legendary marathon champion Allison Roe and existing board member Beth Houlbrooke took two
of the three seats. While in the Kumeu subdivision, existing local board member Phelan Pirrie, former Auckland
councillor Cameron Brewer, and Helensville advocate Brent Bailey won all three seats.
“Collectively the five of us got about 20,000 votes and so we’ve secured a great mandate. We’ve got a really dynamic
team with a lot of political, business and community experience so I’m excited about what we can achieve for Rodney
ratepayers. We’re set to hit the ground running when it comes to working on the issues and projects we promised to lead
during the campaign,” says Beth Houlbrooke, Rodney First spokesperson.
Fellow spokesperson Phelan Pirrie says the election result provides the best opportunity to put Rodney’s case forward to
the new mayor and councillors, as well as to the council-controlled organisations (CCOs) and government agencies such as
NZTA.
“I’m really looking forward to the whole Rodney Local Board working positively and constructively together. It has been
a long time coming! Sure Rodney First has secured five of the nine seats, but rest assured we’ll be working closely and
collaboratively with the other four successful candidates in the best interests of Rodney,” says Mr Pirrie.
Ms Houlbrooke and Mr Pirrie say Rodney First members will retain a strong focus on improving local roads, footpaths and
public transport; planning for growth; improving the environment; ensuring closer partnerships with the local community
and organisations; and delivering better local facilities.
The Rodney Local Board will be officially sworn in on 26 October.
More information on Rodney First, its policies, members, and contact details, please visit www.rodneyfirst.org
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